Dublin Bus looking for Drivers

Kingkenny21 · 17-08-2015 10:52pm

Does the medical look for gp records?

Rolandinho · 21-09-2015 7:06pm

Kingkenny21 wrote: »

Does the medical look for gp records?

well if you worried just say you dont have one

Careful_now! · 24-09-2015 2:14pm

Dublin Bus have started recruiting again but this time you don't need your bus licence.

All you need is a licence to drive a car and Dublin Bus will provide full training

http://www.dublinbus.ie/en/Human-Resources/Professional-Bus-Drivers/

AlekSmart · 24-09-2015 9:22pm

Careful_now! wrote: »

Dublin Bus have started recruiting again but this time you don't need your bus licence.

All you need is a licence to drive a car and Dublin Bus will provide full training

http://www.dublinbus.ie/en/Human-Resources/Professional-Bus-Drivers/

Well.....not just a B licence...

Hold a valid full category “B” Licence with no endorsements for minimum of two years
Have passed the Driver Theory Test for D Licence
Hold Learner “D” Permit
Have completed the Driver CPC Case Study Test

However,it is indeed a significant upward gearchange,and indicative of more announcements to follow on Transport Infrastructure ?

kaner102006 · 25-09-2015 10:20am

Hi just wondering does anyone have any advise as i have my written assessment tomorrow morning.Cheers

Sisco14 · 27-09-2015 9:49am

kaner102006 wrote: »

Hi just wondering does anyone have any advise as i have my written assessment tomorrow morning.Cheers

How did the assessment go? Where there many people at it?

kaner102006 · 27-09-2015 11:45am

The assessment went ok was easy enough just a few basic maths questions and do a 200 word report on a accident that happened on your bus. Also they had a 200 question psychometric test. I think there was about 110 people at it.

TallGlass · 27-09-2015 11:55am

Is the pay on the site after tax? What are the hours in the evenings 4-12? or 5-1am?

kaner102006 · 27-09-2015 12:07pm

The pay is €565.95 is gross pay (4 day week inclusive of shift) Thursday to Sunday or Friday to Monday depends on depot not to sure what start and finishing times are.

punisher5112 · 27-09-2015 2:00pm

There are no set times as such late can be 2 or 3 onwards.

When on normal 5days late could still mean in at 730am and finish around same at night.

There are so many different times.

TallGlass · 29-09-2015 11:41pm

punisher5112 wrote: »

There are no set times as such late can be 2 or 3 onwards.

When on normal 5days late could still mean in at 730am and finish around same at night.

There are so many different times.

That's a long day ! Surely alot of breaks ?

punisher5112 · 30-09-2015 7:09pm

TallGlass wrote: »

That's a long day ! Surely alot of breaks ?

typical break on a bogie or euro could be anywhere between 1 - 5 hours normal shifts 45min up to around 1hr and half or so.

it takes a long time to get use to and adjust.

Rolandinho · 04-10-2015 3:31pm

Careful_now! wrote: »

Dublin Bus have started recruiting again but this time you don't need your bus licence.

All you need is a licence to drive a car and Dublin Bus will provide full training

They must be really desperate for drivers so !

DARK-KNIGHT · 11-10-2015 10:54pm

Are they still looking for drivers

VG31 · 12-10-2015 12:01am

DARK-KNIGHT wrote: »

Are they still looking for drivers

Yes: http://www.dublinbus.ie/en/Human-Resources/Professional-Bus-Drivers/

Careful_now! · 12-10-2015 1:28pm

DARK-KNIGHT wrote: »

Are they still looking for drivers

The plan is to take on and train about 100 drivers every year for the next 3 years

Wolf219 · 12-10-2015 2:53pm

Lads can anyone tell me how long Dublin Bus takes to get back to you. I applied for driving job nearly 3 weeks ago and still haven't heard anything back.

Designated surfer · 13-10-2015 1:10pm

Wolf219 wrote: »

Lads can anyone tell me how long Dublin Bus takes to get back to you. I applied for driving job nearly 3 weeks ago and still haven't heard anything back.

Takes a good while. It was around 6-7 weeks till I heard. Be set for a long wait...

Lush and rusk · 14-10-2015 8:31am

I GOT OFFERED THE JOB! Woo whoo, the whole proccess has taken over 10 moths.. Best of luck guys.

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime · 16-10-2015 2:27am

Careful_now! wrote: »

The plan is to take on and train about 100 drivers every year for the next 3 years

That's a bit of a large number. Where are all these drivers going ?

Garages like summerhill, ringsend and conygham road are full to the brim with drivers.
Both donnybrooks are full too. The only place left is phibsboro and harristown and i hear they can't take much more.

I note rest days (everyday) are now a struggle to get even for drivers 10 years in the job and overtime has disappeared mostly now.

So why all the drivers ? (I ask because you seem to have more insight as this is the first I've heard this)

punisher5112 · 16-10-2015 7:45am

Donnybrook is still short.

They need new drivers as the plan for the swift way service every 5mins.

Routes getting extra buses etc....

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime · 16-10-2015 10:07am

punisher5112 wrote: »

Donnybrook is still short.

They need new drivers as the plan for the swift way service every 5mins.

Routes getting extra buses etc....

The numbers still don't add.. i think the company is trying to do away with all the rest days and overtime

macroman · 16-10-2015 11:32am

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime wrote: »

The numbers still don't add.. i think the company is trying to do away with all the rest days and overtime

Might be to cover retirements, promotions and fleet expansion. With the 90 new SG's arriving this year they've added 40 more buses to the fleet, and I think the average is 3.3 drivers to a bus. I'd expect they'll do the same next year as I think the NTA are starting to react to the constant crush loads on the buses, and recession traffic pre-LUAS CC running times.

Liburn · 20-10-2015 11:28am

Hi,i am EU citizen and i am planning to move to Ireland. I am 37 and I have ten years of experience working as a bus driver. Is it better for me to apply for a job in some small company or for example at Dublin bus? Thanks.

Stonemad2012 · 20-10-2015 4:54pm

what does the training involve ?, I am starting in a few weeks

truck_driver · 20-10-2015 9:10pm

Liburn wrote: »

Hi,i am EU citizen and i am planning to move to Ireland. I am 37 and I have ten years of experience working as a bus driver. Is it better for me to apply for a job in some small company or for example at Dublin bus? Thanks.

First you need Your PPS number for apply ....
you may have to move here first .... the process is long ....most time gets 5 up to 10 months
if your plans is apply in Dublin bus .....move ireland.....find job somewhere and wait to get it ....

Liburn · 22-10-2015 8:08am

truck_driver wrote: »

First you need Your PPS number for apply ....
you may have to move here first .... the process is long ....most time gets 5 up to 10 months
if your plans is apply in Dublin bus .....move ireland.....find job somewhere and wait to get it ....

Thanks !

2qk4u · 26-10-2015 3:41pm

Designated surfer wrote: »

Takes a good while. It was around 6-7 weeks till I heard. Be set for a long wait...

Im waiting almost 7 weeks now, have full D license, CPC and Tacho card. How long more should I expect to wait ?

Sisco14 · 26-10-2015 8:38pm

2qk4u wrote: »

Im waiting almost 7 weeks now, have full D license, CPC and Tacho card. How long more should I expect to wait ?

What stage are you at?

punisher5112 · 26-10-2015 8:47pm

They aren't looking for drivers with full D anymore as they want to train drivers up with their own standards.

The whole process is slow but I heard they will be looking for more training staff as to cope with all extra they are looking to take in.

2qk4u · 27-10-2015 7:39pm

Sisco14 wrote: »

What stage are you at?

Got a letter today calling me for the written assessments.

alcaline · 29-10-2015 3:53pm

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime wrote: »

The numbers still don't add.. i think the company is trying to do away with all the rest days and overtime

Rumour of 24 hour service next year

Lard · 02-11-2015 1:39pm

Where or who do you apply to get requirements needed below ? Thinking of applying and pay seems good .

Hold a valid full category “B” Licence with no endorsements for minimum of two years
Have passed the Driver Theory Test for D Licence
Hold Learner “D” Permit
Have completed the Driver CPC Case Study Test

Sisco14 · 02-11-2015 4:49pm

Lard wrote: »

Where or who do you apply to get requirements needed below ? Thinking of applying and pay seems good .

Hold a valid full category “B” Licence with no endorsements for minimum of two years
Have passed the Driver Theory Test for D Licence
Hold Learner “D” Permit
Have completed the Driver CPC Case Study Test

Do you have a category B (car licence)? You need your full B licence for 2 years before you can apply to Dublin bus.

Lard · 02-11-2015 9:02pm

Yes I have a B licence for many years . I found out that I can do the theory test and driver CPC case study test through theorytest.ie .Still not sure what learner D permit is .

Wolf219 · 23-11-2015 4:13pm

Hi, I have the first stage assessment with Dublin Bus this Saturday, can anyone advise what this involves. I would be grateful for your feedback.

AlekSmart · 23-11-2015 4:26pm

Lard wrote: »

Yes I have a B licence for many years . I found out that I can do the theory test and driver CPC case study test through theorytest.ie .Still not sure what learner D permit is .

In olden times it was a Provisional Licence..

Here's the official line...

https://www.ndls.ie/images/Documents/LearnerPermits/Learner%20Permit%20Application%20Guidance%20Notes.pdf

ie.wojtek · 23-11-2015 5:11pm

Lard wrote: »

Yes I have a B licence for many years . I found out that I can do the theory test and driver CPC case study test through theorytest.ie .Still not sure what learner D permit is .

After you'll pass CPC's you'll apply for permit which allows you to take a practical lessons meaning you can learn on the road how to drive the bus. After you'll get some experience you'll have to apply for practical test. In here you'll have 2 modules. One about bus checks, emergency situation and so on.if you pass it them you'll take a driving test. This one last around 1hr.
Thx

Just An Opinion · 27-11-2015 9:37pm

Got a job offer, delighted!

Beer Assistant · 28-11-2015 3:24am

Just An Opinion wrote: »

Got a job offer, delighted!

Best of luck fella

D Driver · 16-12-2015 12:52am

Hi, I am considering applying as a driver with Dublin Bus. The application form asks if you currently hold a D licence permit. I don't have one at the minute but am in the process of applying for all the relevant documents required (D permit, CPC, etc.).

I am concerned that the current recruitment phase may end before I have the chance of obtaining the documents they require. I am wondering, should I apply for the job stating I don't have the licence yet or should I wait until I have them before submitting an application?

Designated surfer · 16-12-2015 7:38am

D Driver wrote: »

Hi, I am considering applying as a driver with Dublin Bus. The application form asks if you currently hold a D licence permit. I don't have one at the minute but am in the process of applying for all the relevant documents required (D permit, CPC, etc.).

I am concerned that the current recruitment phase may end before I have the chance of obtaining the documents they require. I am wondering, should I apply for the job stating I don't have the licence yet or should I wait until I have them before submitting an application?

To get the things you need doesn't take long so I'd say it's best to have them before applying. A friend of mine applied recently whilst waiting to do his CPC - they got back to him the following week and said to get back in touch with them when he had everything in place. He did and is now through to the next phase. DB basically won't progress your application till you have the bits of paper you need

Loads of activity with the training school at the minute so it's a good time to get in

D Driver · 16-12-2015 6:58pm

Thanks for that Ds, will hold-off application for now so.

dublinman1990 · 06-01-2016 6:50pm

An article from the Dublin Bus website today has said the company will employ an extra 100 drivers for 2016.

http://www.dublinbus.ie/en/News-Centre/General-News/Dublin-Bus-reports-passenger-numbers-reached-122-million-in-2015/

The numbers of drivers employed at the company last year was at 176.

We are also continuing our recruitment of new drivers to meet this increasing demand for our services. Last year 176 new drivers were employed to cater for additional demand and to ensure that a quality service continues to be delivered for customers. The application process for professional bus drivers is open for 2016 and we hope to employ in the region of an additional 100 drivers this year. We currently employ approximately 2,500 bus drivers who operate 110 routes in the Greater Dublin Area.

bruno1x · 09-01-2016 12:33am

Was told only 30% of new drivers hired last year are still in the job, make of that what you will.

Sisco14 · 09-01-2016 9:50am

bruno1x wrote: »

Was told only 30% of new drivers hired last year are still in the job, make of that what you will.

Where did you hear this? Not sure I believe the drop out rate would be so high.

bruno1x · 09-01-2016 1:13pm

Sisco14 wrote: »

Where did you hear this? Not sure I believe the drop out rate would be so high.

Im a DB driver, have seen with my own eyes new drivers not lasting long

AlekSmart · 09-01-2016 2:04pm

bruno1x wrote: »

Was told only 30% of new drivers hired last year are still in the job, make of that what you will.

Just to clarify Bruno1x,you were misinformed,seriously so.

The number of new-entrants who subsequently resigned,was nowhere near the 70% figure you were given.

bruno1x · 09-01-2016 2:08pm

AlekSmart wrote: »

Just to clarify Bruno1x,you were misinformed,seriously so.

The number of new-entrants who subsequently resigned,was nowhere near the 70% figure you were given.

Do tell, what is the real number then? 60%

Wolf219 · 09-01-2016 2:33pm

Is there any reason why the new drivers are not lasting?

Dublin Bus looking for Drivers

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